Aircraft
SkyCourier Makes Public Debut at AirVenture
The size of the Cessna SkyCourier impressed curious onlookers during its brief visit to EAA AirVenture 2021.
Textron Aviation's SkyCourier, which marked a brief debut at AirVenture this year, flew two passes along Runway 18-36 before departing the area. (Photo: Matt Thurber/AIN)
Textron Aviation's SkyCourier, which marked a brief debut at AirVenture this year, flew two passes along Runway 18-36 before departing the area. (Photo: Matt Thurber/AIN)

On the opening day of EAA AirVenture on Monday, the Cessna SkyCourier arrived for its first public appearance. The twin-engine turboprop dominated the entrance ramp to Boeing Plaza while curious onlookers gathered around for a gander at the next-generation cargo and passenger hauler.

Powered by two 1,100-shp Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65SC turboprop engines, this SkyCourier is serial number one, and it took a brief time off from flight testing to participate in the AirVenture Innovation Showcase before departing on Tuesday. After taking off, flight-test pilot Todd Dafforn flew two passes along Runway 18-36 before departing the area.

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